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HU Students Present Check for Haiti Relief Efforts

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On April 1, Hampton University presented a check for $8,235 to the Hampton
Roads Chapter of the American Read Cross to go toward rescue relief efforts
in Haiti. On January 12, a
massive earthquake struck the country, killing many people and destroying
the island’s infrastructure. Fundraising has being ongoing around the
world, including star-studded, televised events.

HU Student Government Association President Matthew Washington and Miss Hampton
University Nikole Churchill presented the check to American Red Cross Chief
Development Officer Esther Sheppard. The funds were collected after several
on campus organizations did fundraisers, and after proceeds from ticket sales
from a January basketball game were earmarked for relief.

“We’re thrilled that the university thought about doing something
for the people of Haiti in a very unique fashion,” Sheppard said, in reference
to the “Hoops for Haiti” basketball game. “We’re grateful
to the university, and the students and everyone who participated.”